How to Make Scallops with Arugula, Lentils, and Butter Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Scallops with Arugula, Lentils, and Butter Beans is a delicious and nutritious dish that combines the vibrant flavors of fresh seafood, hearty lentils, and creamy butter beans. This recipe is perfect for a special dinner at home or for entertaining guests. The combination of ingredients creates a balanced and satisfying meal that is sure to impress even the most discerning palates.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound scallops
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle butter beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 ½ cups cooked lentils
  • 1 cup arugula, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Toss scallops, olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until scallops are completely coated.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over high heat. Cook scallops in hot skillet until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium and transfer scallops to a bowl.
  • Cook and stir garlic in the same skillet until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add butter beans, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning; cook and stir until beans are slightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir cooked lentils and arugula into skillet; cook and stir until arugula begins to wilt, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour any accumulated scallop juices from the bowl over arugula; stir scallops into lentil mixture and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Nutrition

    361 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 631mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 97mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 780mg